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Batteries created from iron and salt in ceramic tubes present a reduced fire risk compared to lithium-ion batteries Inlyte Energy Batteries utilizing iron and salt can…
A report published on Tuesday by German multinationals revealed that weather-related disasters in the first half of this year caused $93 billion in damages within the…
Forests have been cleared for mining in the Brazilian Amazon Marcio Isensee e Sá/Getty Images In 2024, the loss of tropical forests reached unprecedented levels, doubling…
A wildfire in British Columbia, Canada, blazes in June 2023 Imago/Alamy stock photos 2023 set new records as one of the hottest years, but it could…
Recent studies reveal that climate-induced wildfires lead to thousands of deaths each year and significant economic impacts due to wildfire smoke in the United States. A…
The primary purpose of the pink dye is simply to allow firefighters and pilots to accurately create and identify lines of flame retardant. “Essentially, this allows…
Tap water in the Los Angeles area could be unavailable for some time due to concerns about damage to infrastructure and chemicals from wildfires, experts say.…
Palisades fire spreads through Los Angeles homes Ethan Swope/Associated Press/Alamy Fast-moving wildfires in the Los Angeles area are getting out of control long after California’s normal…
California wildfires spread rapidly on Tuesday as firefighters faced strong winds, dry conditions, and a heatwave that pushed temperatures into triple digits in the Los Angeles…
Canada’s historic wildfire season last year resulted in the burning of numerous trees, causing forests to emit more carbon than the fossil fuel emissions of most…
summary Smoke from the wildfires has spread across North America, threatening air quality in much of Canada, California, and the Pacific Northwest. The fast-spreading fire caused…
Recent research suggests that wildfires are no longer subsiding overnight, with their dynamics fueling some of the most extreme and damaging fires. A study published in…
Unusually warm temperatures, dry grass, and a sudden strong wind cold front combined to create the conditions for the devastating wildfires that raged through parts of…